More young buyers rely on down payment help
A growing share of younger buyers is relying on family help, gifts and assistance programs to buy homes, highlighting how affordability pressures are reshaping the path to homeownership.

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The Hernando County Association of REALTORS® delivers member services such as advocacy efforts, education, leadership, networking and MLS services to achieve common goals of increased professionalism and profitability.
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LATEST NEWS FROM FLORIDA REALTORS
A growing share of younger buyers is relying on family help, gifts and assistance programs to buy homes, highlighting how affordability pressures are reshaping the path to homeownership.
Litigation drops, insurers cut rates and more companies enter Florida, easing insurance costs and improving affordability and market stability.
Florida’s housing market posted its eighth straight month of year-over-year closed sales gains, with condo and townhouse activity showing particular strength.
A new ConsumerAffairs analysis found affordability rankings improved in several Florida housing markets, including Jacksonville, Ocala and Orlando, though high-income thresholds remain in Naples and Miami.
Rates edged lower this week after rising the previous two weeks, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipping to 6.36% and the 15-year fixed rate easing to 5.71%, according to Freddie Mac. The slight decline may help some buyers revisit affordability calculations heading into the summer market.
Creative, personality-driven listing videos are helping agents stand out, build recognizable brands and turn views into listings and leads. A Naples-area Realtor highlighted by NAR shows how.
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Join us in giving a warm, heartfelt welcome to our newest members at today’s New Member Orientation! 👋✨
We’re so excited to have you here! Whether you’re just beginning your real estate journey or bringing valuable experience with you, know that our entire team is fully committed to supporting, guiding, and championing you every step of the way. Your success is our success, and we can’t wait to watch you thrive and shine in this incredible profession!
A huge thank you to our outstanding presenters — Tamara Mazza Hightower, Kerry McLaughlin and the Property Appraiser’s office — for generously sharing their knowledge and helping our new members get a strong start as REALTORS.
We’re also deeply grateful to the Hernando County Builders Association for the wonderful breakfast refreshments and Brannen Bank for the delicious lunch. Your generosity made today even more special!
Welcome to the family — the best is yet to come! 🌟
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Thank you to Michelle Miller, Hernando County Planning Manager, for arranging a great panel session for our members with several County Departments presenting. Topics included Septic to Sewer Conversion, Septic Upgrades, Zoning, Building, Navigating the New Permitting Website, plus more! Thanks also to DR Horton for providing delicious Chicken Salad Chicks for lunch! All in all, we received rave reviews and we will be scheduling another session, so stay tuned. ... See MoreSee Less





A huge THANK YOU to our incredible panelists for sharing their professional knowledge, expertise, and real-world experiences with our Realtor Members during our Problem Solving Strategies for Realtors Panel this past Thursday!
Our panelist included Joe McSherry with Assurity Title, Paul Carli with Top Notch Pest Control, Nikki Pennell with Infinity Contracting, Alejandro Quinteiro with Certified Inspectors Florida, Eric Mabry with Ready Nation Contractors, and Raelene Majino-Smith with Embrace Home Loans!
Your insight, advice, and willingness to educate and collaborate made this event such a valuable experience for everyone in attendance. We truly appreciate the time and dedication each of you gave to help support and strengthen our Realtor community.
Thank you again for helping make this event a success!
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